The ABC's Andrew Collins joined some remarkable local ladies at a pink breakfast for the Encore After Breast Cancer Care program where they shared their experiences.

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Incredible stories from people around the region continued to inspire us throughout the year including Albany farmer and equestrian champion Sonja Johnson who represented Australia in the London Olympics.

And that wasn't the last of the chill, CBH Group estimated as much as 400, 000 tonnes of grain was lost to frost damage in what was a dissapointing harvest for many farmers in the northern Albany zone this season.

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After being sacked by the City of Albany Council in June, former Faileen James announced she would sue the city for emotional damage the role caused her. She claims not to have known about the issues facing the city and alleges it misrepresented its state of affairs in appointing her.

"If they had told me upfront the extent of the energy one would need to do this job and the problems this person would face, I would never have accepted that job," she said.

In November, hundreds of people paid their respects to fire fighter Wendy Bearfoot who died after suffering extensive burns while battling a bushfire at Two People's Bay, in October. The 45 year-old mother was described by colleges as a 'remarkable person.'

After 41 days of court hearings the Katanning sex abuse inquiry came to a close in August. Led by Former Supreme Court Justice Peter Blaxell, the inquiry investigated allegations of child abuse at government run hostels and how several people failed to act.

Bremer Bay residents were evacuated from their homes as some prepared to defend their properties as a bushfire threatened the town earlier this month.

From all of the team here at ABC South Coast and Great Southern, have a safe and happy New Year and a great summer!